Worst air pollution Scotiabank Centre - Halifax, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Scotiabank Centre is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 37.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Scotiabank Centre is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 30.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Scotiabank Centre's air quality reflects downtown Halifax's dense core, with event-night traffic generating localised emission peaks near the harbourfront.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Fair

37.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00

AQI:

Fair

30.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Scotiabank Centre right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Scotiabank Centre is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 37.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Scotiabank Centre?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Scotiabank Centre will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.4/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 30.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Scotiabank Centre?

Scotiabank Centre experiences a distinct seasonal pattern in air quality, tied to its downtown setting, busiest during event nights. Frequent Atlantic storms keep the air generally clean through much of the year, though summer humidity and occasional stagnant spells can allow local emissions to build up. Onshore breezes off the Atlantic usually clear the air within a day or so.

Are air quality levels in Scotiabank Centre based on measurements or forecasts?

It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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